Pilots Claim 78-61 Home Win Over OLLU

SHREVEPORT, La. – The LSU Shreveport women's basketball team continued its undefeated run through Red River Athletic Conference action, defeating Our Lady of the Lake University, 78-61, Thursday night at The Dock.

LSUS improved to 15-2 overall and 11-0 in RRAC play, while OLLU fell to 4-13 on the season and 3-8 in conference action.

The opening quarter featured tight play early, with three ties and frequent lead changes. Selma Markisic knocked down three three-pointers in the first quarter to spark the Pilots, while Toni Coleman's late steal and layup helped LSUS take a narrow lead after one.

LSU Shreveport seized control in the second quarter behind defensive pressure and transition offense. The Pilots forced turnovers, converted easy baskets, and built a double-digit cushion. Paula Gonzalez Herrero provided a scoring lift inside, while Ally Fleenor and Coleman turned steals into points as LSUS carried a 39-29 advantage into halftime.

Our Lady of the Lake opened the third quarter with a quick push, trimming the deficit, but the Pilots answered immediately. Sami Slusarek and Fleenor finished in the paint, and Markisic continued to attack off the dribble to restore separation. LSUS led 57-47 heading into the fourth.

The Pilots put the game away in the final period. Markisic scored early off a steal, Fleenor continued to disrupt passing lanes, and Katie Ambrose knocked down a three-pointer to push the lead to 20. LSU Shreveport maintained control the rest of the way.

LSUS shot 55 percent from the field and outscored OLLU 48-30 in the paint. The Pilots forced 19 turnovers and converted them into 18 points, while adding 14 fastbreak points in the conference victory.

Markisic led all scorers with 28 points, adding four rebounds and three steals. Gonzalez Herrero finished with 12 points, three rebounds, two assists, and a block. Fleenor stuffed the stat sheet with 11 points, seven steals, five rebounds, and three assists.

For the Saints, Macie Moss led the way with 19 points and five rebounds. Alexandra Westerdijk Martin posted 12 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Samantha Field added 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

LSU Shreveport returns to action on Sat., Jan. 17, when the Pilots welcome Texas A&M-San Antonio to The Dock. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.

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